Josef Newgarden won the 2023 Indianapolis 500 after three accidents occurred in the final 16 laps, know about his wife Ashley Welch and her age
During the final lap, he overtook Marcus Ericsson. Meanwhile, let us know who his wife is and more about his family.
Who is Ashley Welch Newgarden wife of Josef Newgarden, bio, age, family, baby, Instagram
The seasoned Team Penske driver and former series champion had made 12 prior outings on the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. However, he never finished higher than third.
As the race resumed, Newgarden made a strong move on 2022 Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson coming off Turn 2. He then outran him down the backstretch and forced his way ahead. This is Roger Penske’s first Indy 500 triumph since purchasing the speedway in 2019.
Who is the Wife of Josef Newgarden?
Ashley Welch is the wife of racer Josef Newgarden. The happily married couple are parents to a beautiful boy, Kota Nicolai Newgarden. Welch has a long connection to Japan; thus, she names her Kota, which ties back to the country. In 2013, she worked at Tokyo Disneyland while living there. There she played Disney Princesses such as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves while working abroad just after college.
As per the reports, Newgarden’s wife, Ashley, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a few years older than Josef, who is currently 32.
She is the youngest child in the family. Her family consists of her parents and one older brother.
Ashley Welch and Josef Newgarden’s Relationship
On October 7, 2018, Newgarden said that he had proposed to his longtime girlfriend Ashley Welch while travelling in Japan.
Since their beginnings as young driver and a princess, they have advanced significantly. Ashley witnessed her husband compete in the Indy 500 for the 12th time in May 2023, and he finally took home the victory. As soon as the ESPYs winner crossed the finish line, she was seen breaking down in tears.
They tied the knot in the autumn of 2019 in Nashville. On April 20, 2022, Newgarden’s wife Ashley gave birth to their first child.
Ashley Welch’s Personal Life
Ashley joined Instagram in 2012 and engages in divisive topics. By June 2020, the number of her Instagram users had reached 4.7 thousand.
In May 2019, she expressed her opposition to pro-lifers while sporting a shirt that read, “Not your body, not your choice.” Ashley frequently supports same-sex marriages and the Black Lives Matter movement on social media.
La vie de Josef Newgarden : deux fois champion d'Indycar, une fois vainqueur des 500 miles d'Indianapolis, marié avec Ashley Welch.
Bref, la belle vie ^^#Indycar #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/qcxKw543Wm
— Xavi McBeal (@XaviMcBeal) May 28, 2023
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